The UK punk, ska and pop band Millie Manders and the Shutup play FaceBar in Ambrose Place, for ages 14 and over.
Millie Manders and the Shutup play FaceBar on Wednesday 4 November, presented by Future Transmissions. They're a UK-based cross-genre punk band that pulls together punk, ska and pop with classical influences, and the sound is built around singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Millie Manders. On stage, that comes through as grinding guitars, horn hooks and a pumping rhythm section, with Manders' vocals handling the melodies.
The lyrics go a few different ways: some poke fun, some draw you in, and some leave you questioning social norms, and Manders has the vocal range to carry them all. Beyond the lighter side, the band takes on heavier ground, with songs touching on mental health, environmentalism and political unrest. They also raise money for charities, so there's a bit more to the set than just the music.
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It's an ages 14+ show, and under-16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 8:00pm, with the band starting at 8:30pm. Tickets are £17.50 plus a £1.80 booking fee, coming to £19.30 in total. FaceBar is on Ambrose Place, Reading RG1 7JE.
